STAR TURN (AUS)

Highest winners to runners strike rate of Australia’s top 50 stallions this season (7.7% higher than nearest rival Frankel) … sire of 16 stakes horses including Champion Group 1 winner Startantes, Alsephina, Cordyceps Six, Golden Monkey etc. … 2023 yearlings sold up to $440k – 17.6 times service fee … massive 73% winners to runners strike rate.

 

 STAR TURN

 

Chestnut coltFoaled in 2013

SireStarcraftSoviet StarNureyev
STAR WITNESS Flying FlooziePompeii Court
2007Leone ChiaraLion HunterDanehill
  ChiaraLast Tycoon
DamMade of GoldGreen ForestShecky Greene
GOLDEN DELICIOUS VindariaRoi Dagobert
1998Barossa GourmetPre Emptive StrikeBlushing Groom
  Marry Me MariaMy Heart

STAR WITNESS (AUS) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 165 rnrs, 77 wnrs, inc. SW Global Glamour (ATC Flight S., Gr.1), Star Turn, Mella Maria, Lord Balmoral, Pearl Star, The Barrister - High Volatility (H.K.), Well Sprung, SP Kimberley Star, Magic Alibi, Serenade, Lineker, Stellar Collision, Typhoon Witness and of Arrestar, She's Our Star, Fuhryk, Rare Occurrence, Firsthand, Pumpkin Pie, Sea Jade, etc.

 

1st dam

GOLDEN DELICIOUS, by Made of Gold. 13 wins-4 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$497,290, WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, MVRC William Crockett S., L, WATC HG Bolton Sprint H., L-twice, Colonel Reeves S., L, O'Grady Lefroy H., Budget Just Rewards H., Fernville Stud H., Carbine Club Welter H., Readersmart 2YO H., Full on Aces 2YO H., Bayswater 2YO H., Jungle Patrol 2YO H., 2d WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L, MRC Queen Elizabeth II Classic, SAJC Pink Diamond Trophy H., WATC Cadenas Welter H., Sorrento 3YO H., Perth Ice Works Trophy H., Queen of Pop H., 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.2, Roma Cup, Gr.3, MRC Sir John Monash S., L, WATC Colonel Reeves S., L, 4th VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3, WATC Beaufine S., L. Dam of five named foals, four to race, all winners, inc:-

STAR TURN (c. by Star Witness). 3 wins. See below.

Straight Gold (g. by Stratum). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$136,450, HK$5,344,000, to 2015-16, HKJC Singapore Turf Club Trophy H., STC Lynch Flowers H., HKJC Ho Chung H., 2d HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, HK-1, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, HK-3, Cranbourne TC Apache Cat Classic, HKJC Victoria Racing Club H., Lucky Owners H., Swiftlet H., 3d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Dilmah Earl Grey S., L, HKJC Happy Valley Trophy H., Bailey H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, HK-3.

Hilton Head (f. by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2, BRC Austin Pool Services 2YO P. Dam of-

Jerry's Witness. Winner at 1000m in 2015-16.

Pinova (f. by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1100m, 2d ATC Gallipoli H.

 

2nd dam

BAROSSA GOURMET, by Pre Emptive Strike. 6 wins to 1200m, Oakbank RC Nescafe Cappuccino H. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

GOLDEN DELICIOUS (Made of Gold). 13 wins. See above.

Barossa Can Can. Winner at 1350m, 2d SAJC Alcohol Go-Easy H. Dam of-

Darcy's Folly. Winner at 1400m, SAJC Tattsbet P.

Rose of Barossa. 3 wins at 2. Dam of-

Our Indian Rose. 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m, SAJC Myer Centre Adelaide P., 2d SAJC SA Bookmakers League H., Cleanevent H., Adrian Brien Dodge H., Gold Guru H., 3d SAJC Barely a Moment H., Yalumba Y Series H.

Fountain Miss. 3 wins from 1250m to 1750m.

Barannan. Winner at 1200m.

Golconi. Winner at 1000m.

Barossa Music. Winner at 1000m. Dam of-

Mio Fratello. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$169,545, WATC Westspeed 3YO H., Ozbet.com.au H., Connector Drilling H., Brett Nazzari H., Ryan's Meats H., 2d WATC Westspeed 3YO H.-twice, 3d WATC Legacy Laurel Clubs H., Festival of Perth Racing H.

Barossa Choice. Placed.

Goldie's Delight. Unraced. Dam of-

Rocket Queen. Winner at 1200m in 2015-16, WATC Westspeed 3YO H., 2d WATC Westspeed 3YO H.

Barossa Red. 6 wins from 1200m to 1800m.

 

3rd dam

MARRY ME MARIA, by My Heart. 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

Just for Maria. 7 wins to 1400m, Oakbank RC Colour Courts H., 2d VATC St. Clair H., SAJC Lord Dudley H., 3d SAJC Heritage Week Graduation S. Producer.

Barossa Gourmet. 6 wins. See above.

Unbound. Winner at 1200m.

Vintage Delight. Unplaced. Dam of-

Cash Exchange (Real Cash). 5 wins from 1050m to 1650m, SAJC Nakayama H., 2d SAJC Legacy Tony's Tuna International H., 3d SAJC Christmas H., Gr.3, Marsh H., KPMG Assurance & Advisory H.

 

4th dam

REGAL WATERS, by Above Water. Unraced. Half-sister to Blue Nile, Royal Biscay, Bedrock (dam of SON O'BISCAY). Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

Marry Me Maria. 7 wins. See above.

 

5th dam

QUEEN OF EGYPT, by Nilo. 4 wins to 6¼f. Half-sister to Pompilia (dam of PAGO PAGO, LADY POMPILIA). Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

Blue Nile (King of Babylon). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1m, VRC Britannia H., MVRC Alexandra H., 3d VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2. Dam of-

Ancient Sky. 2 wins at 1000m, 2d WATC Mills Graduation S. Dam of-

Sky's Your Limit (Steel Glow). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$147,335, WATC Eastern Temple H., 2d WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L. Dam of-

SKY DRAMA (Kenvain). 4 wins at 1700m, 1800m, A$140,558, WATC La Trice Classic, L, 3d WATC Detonator S., L.

Hello Lottie. Unraced. Dam of-

ANCIENT SONG (Canny Lad). 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$780,735, VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, June S., L, MVRC Ladies Luncheon H., 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, Research S., Gr.3, Missile S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Pacesetter S., L, 3d STC Millie Fox S., L, Canberra RC National Sprint H., L. Dam of-

TAMPIKO (Lonhro). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$28,937, A$238,276, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, L, 3d BRC Spear Chief H., L. Producer.

ROYAL LOTT (Royal Abjar). 14 wins to 1500m, A$473,518, Pinjarra RC Chaff City Classic, L-twice, 2d WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3.

DANZIG BEAU (Slant). 13 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$196,450, WATC Beaufine S., L-twice, 2d WATC Farnley S., L.

Ancient Lights. 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, AJC PJ Bell Country Championship Final H. Dam of-

DANCES ON WAVES (Anabaa). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$233,950, AJC Villiers S., Gr.2, Alexandria H., Triple M Grill Team H., STC Bacardi Breezer H., 2d AJC La Neige P. Producer.

Better Alternative. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1250m, 2000m. Dam of-

PREFERMENT (Zabeel). Champion Stayer in Australia in 2015-16. 5 wins from 2000m to 2500m, A$3,403,605, to 2015-16, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, Turnbull S., Gr.1, ATC Hill S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Geelong Classic, L, ATC Testa Rossa at Vinery H., 3d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston 2YO H., 4th ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2.

REZONED (Zabeel). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 2500m, A$125,120, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 2d MRC Polytrack H., 3d Scone RC Cressfield H.

Isabo. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, WATC RSL H. Dam of-

IS AMAZING (Laranto). 11 wins to 1300m, A$355,885, WATC Roma Cup, Gr.3, HG Bolton H., L, 3d WATC Belmont Sprint, Gr.3, AJ Scahill S., Gr.3. Producer.

Royal Biscay (Biscay). 8 wins from 1000m to 1600m, VRC Maidstone H., VATC Geo Woodforde H., 3d VRC Leonard H., L. Sire.

Bedrock. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, AJC Panania Novice H. Dam of-

SON O'BISCAY (Biscay). 16 wins to 1450m, A$101,490, WATC Farnley S., L, 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.2.

Dream Magic. Winner at 2. Dam of-

Movieland. Placed. Dam of-

Steffi's Dancer. 7 wins to 1200m, BTC Myer Centre Doomben Dash H. Dam of-

MAGIC CAT (Sequalo). 12 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m in Macau, Macau Sprint Trophy, L, Macau Bradford H.

 

Race Record: 9 Starts 3-2-2 A$652,300.

3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$652,300, to 2016-17, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Pierro 2YO P., 2d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Antler Luggage Kirkham 2YO P.